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ArticleFrontiers in molecular medicine2023

Human brain organoid code of conduct.

Meagan Hoppe, Ahmed Habib, Riya Desai, Lincoln Edwards, Chowdari Kodavali, Natalie Sandel Sherry Psy, Pascal O Zinn

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Article in Frontiers in molecular medicine, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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8 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Meagan HoppeUPMC Hillman Cancer Center, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States.
Ahmed HabibUPMC Hillman Cancer Center, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States.
Riya DesaiUPMC Hillman Cancer Center, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States.
Lincoln EdwardsUPMC Hillman Cancer Center, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States.
Chowdari KodavaliUPMC Hillman Cancer Center, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States.
Natalie Sandel Sherry PsyDepartment of Neurosurgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States.
Pascal O ZinnUPMC Hillman Cancer Center, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Human brain organoids are models derived from human embryonic or induced pluripotent stem cells that mimic basic cerebral microanatomy and demonstrate simple functional neuronal networks. Brain organoids have been a rapidly expanding avenue for biomedical research in general and specifically: neural development, regeneration, and central nervous system pathophysiology. However, technology replicating functional aspects of the human brain, including electrically active neural networks, requires a responsible code of conduct. In this review, we focus the discussion on intrinsic and extrinsic ethical factors associated with organoids: intrinsic considerations arise with the growing complexity of human brain organoids, including human-animal chimerism, consciousness development, and questions of where these human-like beings fall in a moral hierarchy. Extrinsic considerations explore ethics on obtainment, manufacturing, and production of sophisticated human products. In summary, a thoughtful code of conduct using human brain organoids towards the advancement of science and medicine is crucial. This article shall facilitate a structured thought process approaching the moral landscape of organoid technology.

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cancer biologyconsciousnesscultureethicsorganoids

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PMID39086687
PMCPMC11285598

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